is there a potential fire hazard here?
2006-10-26 18:09:29 · 8 answers · asked by Informer 5 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
for those of you wondering why, i'm an asthmatic living in a super dry climate AND i hate (HATE) the cold.
2006-10-26 18:17:38 · update #1
it just means your ocd but no nothing other than that
2006-10-26 18:10:53 · answer #1 · answered by moodybooty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cool mist humidifier is safer as far as avoiding the risk of accidental burns. Sometimes parents or their kids get scalded by the steam coming out of the humidifier so you must be very careful where you place it and keeping it out of reach. Otherwise; they both put moisture in the air to help break up the congestion. You can also take her into the bathroom and run hot water in the shower to make the room steamy; but running a humidifier is a much simpler method. I personally like the warm steam too, and putting Vicks in the vapor cup can add to the comfort of the humidifier. Hope she feels better soon!
2016-05-22 00:04:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. As long as they are not close enogh together to get the space heater wet. That sounds like a good idea actually. I live in San Diego, and the winters are dry here. Some nice warm mist, and heat sounds good.
Also if possible avoid plugging them both into the same outlet, and try not to use a power strip. I'm a hypocrite, I use one power strip for everything. Life in a single wide mobile home...
2006-10-26 18:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by The Bible (gives Hope) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with it. As a matter of fact I like the idea b/c space heaters tend to make the air around us dry making it harder to breathe and drying out our skin. The humidifier will offset that. Good thinking on your part.
2006-10-26 18:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by sixcannonballs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There shouldn't be any problem from the mist interacting with the heater. Both are high-current devices (they use lots of power), so you might be stressing the circuit. The circuit breaker will protect you from that. But, if the wires to the units feel warm, move one to a different circuit.
2006-10-26 18:13:22 · answer #5 · answered by jongilra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heat dries the air so a humidifier will make things more comfortable. Only you know your electrical system and how much it can handle. Try plugging in different areas of the room.
2006-10-26 18:12:26 · answer #6 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could use them both at the same time. But only if you can keep them several feet apart. I would not use them in a very small enclosed space.
2006-10-26 18:11:38 · answer #7 · answered by Kali_girl825 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
question to you..... why?
2006-10-26 18:11:39 · answer #8 · answered by Dark Knight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋